Abstract
We compile a list of all amphibians and reptiles known to occur within Manu National Park, Peru and its buffer zone, located in one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. Covering approximately 0.01% of the planet's terrestrial surface, this protected area preserves 155 species of amphibians and 132 species of reptiles, corresponding to 2.2% and 1.5% respectively of the known diversity for these groups. Moreover, Manu National Park preserves natural habitats and populations of one critically endangered (Atelopus erythropus ), three endangered (Bryophryne cophites , Pristimantis cosnipatae and Psychrophrynella usurpator ), three vulnerable amphibians (Atelopus tricolor , Gastrotheca excubitor , Rhinella manu ) and two vulnerable reptiles (Chelonoidis denticulata , Podocnemis unifilis ), according to the threat categories of the IUCN Red List.